Key Terms in Democracy

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Democracy

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A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.

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Election

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A formal and organized process of electing or being elected, especially of members of a political body.

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Voting

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The action of expressing a choice or decision in a formal way, often in an election.

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Candidate

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A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.

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Population

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All the inhabitants of a particular place, especially a country or area.

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Inaugurated

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Formally admitted to office, often with a ceremony.

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Representative

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A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for others, especially in a legislative body.

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Majority Vote

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A voting requirement of more than half of all ballots cast.

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Campaign

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An organized effort to win an election.

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Nomination

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The action of nominating or state of being nominated, especially in a political context.